In the 2024-2025 academic year, graduate students in the College of Science received notable recognition through a variety of competitive fellowships, scholarships and professional development awards. These honors support students at critical stages of their graduate education, helping fund research, conference travel, tuition and other opportunities that contribute to academic and professional growth.
Here are the 2024-2025 recipients:
ARCS Foundation Awards
ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Oregon Chapter seeks to advance science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to academically outstanding students who are studying to complete Ph.D. degrees in science, engineering, mathematics, technology and medical research at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Sarah Perkel (Biochemistry and Biophysics), Trent VanHawkins (Statistics) and Mallory Campbell (Physics).
Dissertation Completion Award
This award supports outstanding doctoral students who are in their final stages of their dissertations by offering an award to cover the cost of three graduate credits of tuition and mandatory fees for one academic term.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Jordan McCaslin (Mathematics) and Lena Kinion (Biochemistry and Biophysics).
Fred W. Durbin and Helen E. Bette Pierce Durbin Endowment
Created by Fred and Helen “Bette” Durbin, this endowment supports graduate fellowships as determinedby the Dean. Fred received a bachelor’s in general science from OSU and Bette graduated with a bachelor’s in home economics (now the College of Health).
In 2024-25, two College of Science graduate students received this award: Ameh Benson Agi (Chemistry) and Jonathan Dutra (Biochemistry & Biophysics).
Grad Advantage Tuition Scholarship
This award is designed to provide tuition support to students who want to enroll in select graduate-level courses that directly support professional development activities associated with the graduate school’s OSU Grad Advantage framework.
In 2024-2025, one graduate student received this scholarship: Brooke Kaye (Statistics).
Graduate Dean’s Catalyst Fellowship
This highly competitive award is designed to support students conducting dissertation research that aligns with the 2024-2030 OSU Strategic Plan, Prosperity Widely Shared: The Oregon State Plan. The fellowship provides full graduate funding for one academic quarter, allowing the recipient time to make significant research progress that supports institutional goals.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this fellowship: Angelika Kurthen (Integrative Biology), Jalyn Deveraux (Integrative Biology) and Kaitlin McHugh (Integrative Biology).
Jesse A Hanson General Science Scholarship
The Jesse A Hanson General Science Scholarship is awarded to students who show high scholarship, potential for success, unimpeachable character and service to the university. Jesse Hanson was an OSU professor of poultry science from 1911-66.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Joshua Byrnes (Statistics), Jessica Etter (Chemistry), Elena Gasiorowski (Integrative Biology) and Mikaela Lee (Microbiology).
Mark and Vicki Hehnen Veterans Science Scholarship
The Mark and Vicki Hehnen Veterans Science Scholarship supports science students who are veterans and provides financial support other than tuition. This award was established by Mark Hehnen (’78 Ph.D.).
In 2024-25, Rylan Chilcott (Chemistry) received this award.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is a national award program of prestigious fellowships given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of their academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF GRFP benefit from a stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted.
In 2025-26, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Russell Campbell (Integrative Biology), Dustin Campbell (Integrative Biology), Arina Martin (Integrative Biology), Ian Clifford (Integrative Biology), Jacob Wynne (Microbiology), Hannah Redhead (Physics).
The following students received an honorable mention: Delaney Chabot (Integrative Biology), Haley Hudson (Integrative Biology), Jacob Lessard (Integrative Biology), MJ Strike (Integrative Biology) andMeredith Anderson (Integrative Biology).
Oregon Flyfisher’s Club
The purpose of this award is to provide support for domestic or international graduate students pursuing a course of study involving one of the endemic wild stocks of fish within watersheds of the State of Oregon.
In 2024-25, Jesse Fritz (Integrative Biology) received this award.
Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship
Funds for this scholarship are provided through the Oregon State Lottery and are awarded to domestic or international graduate students enrolled in an advanced degree program at Oregon State. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Jeremy Baier (Physics), Jalyn Devereaux (Integrative Biology), Cheyenne Jarman (Integrative Biology), Chieh-His Kuan (Chemistry), Chung-Ping Lai (Mathematics), Roshell Lamug (Physics) and Jacob Lessard (Chemistry).
Professional Development Award
Many professional development opportunities exist beyond the university to help graduate students build core competencies and transferable skills. The OSU Office of Graduate Education invites students to apply for funding through the Professional Development Award to help cover costs for qualifying training, resources, and activities that contribute to professional skills development.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Oluwaseun Adu (Integrative Biology), Jazlee Crowley (Integrative Biology) and Brenna Prevelige (Integrative Biology).
Provost’s Distinguished Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
The purpose of the Provost’s Distinguished Fellowship and Scholarship program is to support programs in the recruitment of Oregon State’s most meritorious graduate students. As a Provost Fellow, the student is awarded a 9-month stipend, a matriculation fee waiver, a partial mandatory fee waiver each term, an academic year tuition scholarship and subsidized health insurance.
2024-2025 COS recipients: Timeyin Pajiah (Integrative Biology) and Emily Werner (Chemistry)
As a Provost Scholar, the student is awarded a sum, disbursed in three equal installments.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Brandin Farris (Mathematics), Nadia Gonzalez (Biochemistry & Biophysics), Colin Grosvenor (Integrative Biology), Esther Julius (Chemistry), Daphne Maniatis (Physics), Isabella McColl (Chemistry), Zahrasadat Mirtalebi(Mathematics), Michael Perez Palapa (Mathematics), Hannah Redhead (Physics), Cort Vanzant (Integrative Biology), Lindsey Wingate (Chemistry) and Rong-Hui Yu (Statistics).
Scholarly Presentation Award
The Graduate School offers the Scholarly Presentation Award to provide graduate students with financial support to assist with certain costs associated with presenting their scholarly work at academic conferences and meetings.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Luke Bobay (Integrative Biology), Austin Bosgraaf (Mathematics), Valerie Brewer (Integrative Biology), Laila Brubaker (Microbiology), Jun Cai (Integrative Biology), Jazlee Crowley (Integrative Biology), Evan Flint (Statistics), Jesse Fritz (Integrative Biology), Hua-Chien Hsu (Chemistry), Yu-An Huang (Chemistry), Jessica Karr (Integrative Biology), Angelika Kurthen (Integrative Biology), Logan Lancaster (Chemistry), Brittany Lasher (Biochemistry & Biophysics), Jiawei Liu (Chemistry), Cedar Mackaness (Integrative Biology), Arthur Mills (Mathematics), Emmanuel Musa (Chemistry), Olivia Noonan (Integrative Biology), Pakhin Pawornwitooon (Chemistry), Alyssa Semerdjian (Integrative Biology), Michael Sieler (Microbiology), Anjali Verma (Chemistry), Ankit Yadav (Chemistry) and Angelina Zuelow (Integrative Biology).
Science Graduate Fellowship
The Science Graduate Fellowship is to be used to support students enrolled in the College of Science with a preference for students in chemistry, biochemistry and the life sciences.
In 2024-25, one College of Science graduate student received this award: Emily Parker (Integrative Biology).
Wei Family Private Foundation Scholarship
The Wei Family Private Foundation, a non-profit organization, was established to honor the memory of Dr. (Mrs.) Chung Kwai Lui Wei and Mr. Hsin Hsu Wei. Its purpose is to award scholarships to graduate students with high academic credentials in science and math, with a preference for those who have lived in or are related to persons born in China.
In 2024-25, the following College of Science graduate students received this award: Ziang Jiangi(Chemistry), Mikaela Lee (Microbiology), Zejing Wang (Mathematics), Weiqi 'Grace' Li (Statistics), Xinyu 'Erica' Li (Statistics).
